Review of Keep Quiet Black Boy: A Leadership Guide to Mentoring Millennials

[E Daves]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Keep Quiet Black Boy: A Leadership Guide to Mentoring Millennials" by Rev. Dr. Jerome Frierson.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Dr. Frierson grew up in the Bronx Housing Projects, New York. Coming from humble beginnings, the author knows what it feels like to be a black male. So you could see how his upbringing fueled his desire to write this book. Dr. Frierson went far back to give a history of mentorship, starting with Hellenistic education. He did thorough research on young millennial African American males and brought forth the statistics of those dropping out of school, why they drop out, and how mentoring can help them.

In this book, the author takes time to analyze the lives of African Americans, noting the time when their ideology started being crippled and what effects these things have on the African American community. He did his best to explain the disadvantages of dropping out of school, the essence of the church to the black community, and the church's role in mentoring the youth.

This book calls on young black males to complete college, and it also gives church leaders the tools they need to mentor effectively by recognizing obstacles and forging connections with the community and the college. Keep Quiet, Black Boy: A Leadership Guide to Mentoring Millennials by Jerome Frierson, Ed. D talks about racism, faith, philosophy, education, mentorship, etc.

There are some positive aspects of this book that I took note of. First, I love how the author broke this book down into bits and pieces. It is easy to find a place to pause while reading this book. Second, I love the many quotes that the author used to punctuate this book. "We attract that to which we give our attention," by Friedrich Nietzsche (page 41), is my personal favorite. I really loved those quotes and found myself looking forward to when I could see the next quote. Third, I love how the author sometimes quotes passages from the Bible to buttress his point. That aside, how he takes Bible instances and uses them to explain mentorship was awesome! He cites many examples from events and individuals in the Bible. He uses the Bible to explain mentoring and its structure. Also, I especially love how Frierson analyzed what the church means to the African American community.

This book is well-researched and references many books. I have read some mentorship books previously, but this one is different. I love that this book has a "Reflection" and "Action Steps" area at the end of each chapter. This makes this book a transforming tool for anyone who reads it, helping them become good mentors to others. I learned from this book about theological approaches to mentoring, the Resilience Theory, and how the characteristics of a mentor-mentee relationship result in a successful relationship. To learn all these and more, you will have to read Keep Quiet, Black Boy: A Leadership Guide to Mentoring Millennials. I highly recommend it because of how educational and informative the book is.

The best way to read this book to get the most out of it is to read it like you are studying it. While reading, take notes and engage in the reflections and action steps.

This book focuses on mentoring black young men. Hence, I will recommend this book to anyone who mentors anyone, no matter the level. It doesn't matter if you are a religious mentor, career mentor, academic mentor, etc. This book is a wake-up call for young male African Americans. If Dr. Frierson can do it, you, too, can. There was nothing I disliked about this book. Furthermore, it was exceptionally well edited, as I did not encounter any errors while reading it. For these reasons, I am rating it 5 out of 5 stars.

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[FunkyFlowerLady]

Great review! I fell like this is a book that actually wants to help its readers and it's targeted audience instead of glossing over the details. And the fact that it is written by an actual research doctor and has practical steps to develop is amazing. I'd read this book to learn more.

[Ceeco2002]

This seems like a very encouraging book geared towards the young black male population. Will be recommending it to my male friends. Thanks for a great review.

[Ruthwriter]

Dropping out of school for black students in America is not a new thing but why they drop out is what is unknown to many. this book will be helpful in this regard I believe. thanks for the review.

[Mercy Sos Christopher]

I love your review, well summarized, I agree with you, the author did well to quote passages from the Bible to express himself further... Thanks for the review

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

"We attract that to which we give our attention," by Friedrich Nietzsche (page 41)"

Yes absolutely! What we focus, we give energy on it. It falls on the law of attraction. I like this phrase too. So relatable.

[Amy Toria]

I appreciate the time and effort that the reviewer put into their review, and I can tell that they have a genuine passion for reading and sharing their thoughts on books with others. I look forward to reading more of their reviews in the future and discovering new books to add to my reading list.

[Victoria Ukamaka]

Keep Quiet, Black Boy: A Leadership Guide to Mentoring Millennials by Jerome Frierson is a wake-up call for young black youths of this age. Thank you for sharing your review of this book with us. I particularly enjoyed your analysis of the book's themes and how they related to the broader context of the book.

[Gavice Victoria]

This book sounds like an incredibly informative and educational read, and Dr. Frierson deserves a great deal of admiration for his work. His research on young millennial African American males is thorough, and he does an excellent job of analyzing the lives of African Americans, noting the time when their ideology started being crippled and the effects it has had on the community. The quotes he uses to punctuate the book sounds like it would be especially powerful, and his use of Bible passages to explain mentoring is particularly noteworthy. The reflections and action steps at the end of each chapter are also extremely helpful, and make this book a truly transformative tool.

[Nike nikky]

This is a very amazing review. I’ve always liked and looked forward to your reviews and this is not an exception. I enjoyed how you write I sequential order and how understanding the review is. I’m definitely reading this book soon. Congrats on your published review.

[Arrow Shot]

I am highly impressed with this review and with Dr. Frierson's work on Keep Quiet, Black Boy: A Leadership Guide to Mentoring Millennials. His passion for the topic is evident in the way he breaks down the book into bits and pieces, and the quotes he uses to punctuate the book. I especially appreciate how he uses the Bible to explain mentoring and its structure, as well as how he analyzes what the church means to the African American community. This book is a great resource for anyone who mentors, as it provides valuable insight on theological approaches to mentoring, the Resilience Theory, and how the characteristics of a mentor-mentee relationship result in a successful relationship. This book will be helpful to any young black person that reads it. Thank you for giving out a great deal of details in your review.

[Amandaruth Ama]

His background and experiences have allowed Dr. Frierson to write a book that is both educational and informative. From the history of mentorship to the obstacles that young African American males face, this book covers it all. I love how the author breaks the book down into bits and pieces, making it easy to find a place to pause and reflect. The quotes that the author used to punctuate the book will be inspiring and thought-provoking for readera. The Bible passages that were used to explain mentoring will be especially helpful. This book provides a unique perspective on mentorship and gives mentors the tools they need to be successful. I got a lot of insight as to what this book is about by reading this review.

[Amandaruth Ama]

Great review! I fell like this is a book that actually wants to help its readers and it's targeted audience instead of glossing over the details. And the fact that it is written by an actual research doctor and has practical steps to develop is amazing. I'd read this book to learn more.

I would also love to read this book to learn more. From the review, I can see that the author carried out a lot of research to write this book. Presenting facts and figures has always been the best way to communicate to people for them to know that you are grounded in your area. I commend Dr. Frierson for this.

[Amandaruth Ama]

This seems like a very encouraging book geared towards the young black male population. Will be recommending it to my male friends. Thanks for a great review.

I feel like I can read the book too. Although it's target audience are young black males, mentorship , however is for everyone. I think I can learn a lot by reading the book. No knowledge is a waste no matter who and who the targeted audience is.

[Amandaruth Ama]

"We attract that to which we give our attention," by Friedrich Nietzsche (page 41)"

Yes absolutely! What we focus, we give energy on it. It falls on the law of attraction. I like this phrase too. So relatable.

I have actually been experiencing the law of attraction recently. I have decided to highly use it to my advantage. This quote in the book, Keep Quiet, Black Boy: A Leadership Guide to Mentoring Millennials, is inspiring. I am sure there are many other quotes in the book that I will love when I read it.